Supply Chain & Production Manager (m/f/d)

Are you a hands-on supply chain professional with a passion for building scalable production operations in a high-tech, fast-moving environment? As Supply Chain & Production Manager within our IoT department, you will take ownership of supplier relationships, sourcing activities, and production coordination for our growing portfolio of connected hardware products. This is a foundational role for our future Supply Chain team, ideal for someone ready to operate independently at first, while helping shape the operational infrastructure for long-term growth.

We're on a mission to revolutionise asset tracking and IoT-enabled logistics, providing cutting-edge solutions that offer unmatched reliability and customer insights. By joining our growing team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment.

At SkyCell, we're on a mission to change the world by revolutionising the global supply chain. Our cutting-edge temperature-controlled container solutions are designed to ensure the safe and secure delivery of life-saving pharmaceuticals, with sustainability at the core of everything we do. We're a fast-growing, purpose-driven scale-up where you'll make an impact, feel empowered, and thrive in a diverse, innovative environment.

• Purpose-Driven Work: Make a real difference by contributing to a more sustainable future in global logistics and healthcare.
• Innovation at Heart: Work with cutting-edge technology and be at the forefront of supply chain innovation.
• Stronger together: Join a supportive team of talented individuals from over 40 countries, where we work together every step of the way.
• Growth Opportunities: We believe in investing in our people - continuous learning and development are key pillars of SkyCell.
• Award-Winning Culture: Join a workplace recognized for its commitment to excellence with a ‘Great Place to work' award, as well as a Platinum Ecovadis rating highlighting our sustainability and employee well-being.

You'll work cross-functionally with R&D, Product Lifecycle Management, and Operations teams to ensure our products can be delivered at scale - reliably, cost-effectively, and with the quality our customers expect. You will also:

• Lead and own global supply chain operations for high-volume IoT products, across multiple SKUs.
• Coordinate production logistics, lead time management and support fulfilment planning for both customer-facing and internal needs.
• Support pilot builds and 0-series production, coordinating handover milestones (e.g. EVT/DVT/PVT) in alignment with PLM.
• Ensure production readiness, including line setup and test processes, aligned with product specifications and resolve issues during ramp-up.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards across global markets (e.g., CE, FCC, RoHS, REACH).
• Monitor supplier performance, including delivery reliability, cost, and product quality, and define corrective actions where needed.
• Lead contract negotiations and drive cost-down initiatives in collaboration with finance, Product Lifecycle Management, and strategic sourcing stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Product Lifecycle Management, IoT Operations and R&D to ensure design feedback is integrated early in development.
• Manage supply chain risk and continuity planning, including alternate sourcing, inventory buffers, and mitigation strategies for volatility.
• Lead the development of supply chain tools, templates, and processes (in particular ERP / SAP integration).
• Structure and oversee manufacturing cost control budgeting and controlling.

• University degree in engineering, supply chain, industrial management, or a related field.
• Prior experience in hardware supply chain, NPI, or production management (ideally in an EMS, IoT, or consumer electronics context).
• Solid understanding of contract manufacturing (in Asia), sourcing, and DFM best practices.
• Experience in supplier negotiation, cost and lead time tracking, and production issue resolution.
• Familiarity with pilot build and industrialization milestones (EVT/DVT/PVT) is a strong plus.
• Comfortable operating independently in a cross-functional environment with evolving processes.
• Experience with ERP systems, procurement workflows, and supply planning tools is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to visit suppliers and production partners.
• Fluent in English; Chinese, German or French advantageous.

• Flexibility & Balance: Flexible working hours and work-life balance allow you to tailor work to fit your life.
• Recognition & Growth: Opportunities for career advancement in a company that values your contributions.
• Hybrid Workplace: Modern workspaces (in Zurich, Zug and Hyderabad as well as our Skyhub in Basel) and a remote-friendly culture to inspire collaboration amongst a globally diverse team.
• Company-wide Events: Join us for company events to celebrate successes, build teams, and share our vision. Plus, new joiners experience SkyWeek, our immersive onboarding program.
• Generous Maternity & Paternity Leave: Support for new parents with competitive maternity and paternity leave.
• Annual Leave & Bank Holidays: Enjoy a generous annual leave package, plus local bank holidays to recharge and unwind.

Ready to Make an Impact? We're not just offering a job; we're offering a chance to be part of something bigger. At SkyCell, you'll help build a future where pharmaceutical delivery is efficient, sustainable, and transformative.

SkyCell AG is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.